Faces To Know: 2024 Football Transfers

Get to know the nine transfers joining the Maryland football program for the 2024 season.

By Michael Rovetto, Staff Writer
Faces To Know: 2024 Football Transfers

Head coach Michael Locksley was active in the transfer portal this offseason as Maryland football welcomed nine transfers. Here’s everything you need to know about each incoming transfer ahead of the 2024 season, including their reason for choosing the University of Maryland as their new home. 

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Aliou Bah

Offensive Line
6-5, 333, R-So.
(Georgia)

Aliou Bah is a 6-foot-5, 333-pound redshirt sophomore offensive lineman from the University of Georgia. In 2023, he played three games for the Bulldogs on an offense that generated the second most yards per game (496.5) in the SEC. Bah attended IMG Academy in high school, where he won a national title and was ranked nationally as the No. 36 offensive tackle prospect and the No. 50 prospect in Florida. He’s also a native of Upper Marlboro, Md.

Aliou Bah
I chose Maryland because Maryland chose me. Seeing the opportunities that would be available to me made me excited to come here, and I’m still excited every day to be here. Whether that’s me getting a great education from a top-ranked school in the country or having the opportunity to continue my progression on the field and contributing to the Terps!

Ryan Capriotti

Kicker
5-10, 176, R-Fr.
(ECU)

Ryan Capriotti is a 5-foot-10, 176-pound kicker and a redshirt freshman from East Carolina University. He’s a native of Olney, Md., and an alumnus of Good Counsel High School, where he was a kicker and punter for the Falcons. Capriotti was a walk-on at ECU in 2023.

Ryan Capriotti
As a kid, I grew up a Maryland fan. Maryland is where I’m from. It’s home. The culture of the team is great, and there are a lot of leaders. I’m looking forward to succeeding as a team this year and making a statement in college football.

Alan Herron

Offensive Line
6-5, 317, Jr.
(Shorter)

Alan Herron is a 6-foot-5, 317-pound rising junior offensive lineman from Division II Shorter University in Georgia. The native of Jamaica started every game the past two seasons at tackle. Herron was rated as the No. 19 offensive tackle in the transfer portal and earned more than 30 offers, several of which were from Power Five schools, according to On3.

Alan Herron
After my first day in Maryland, I knew this was where I was supposed to be. I got the chance to watch the guys prepare for their bowl game, and I loved the brotherhood they had. Also, the coaching staff was huge for me. The coaches here are the type of coaches I want to play for.

Jalen Huskey

Defensive Back
6-1, 188, Jr.
(Bowling Green)

Jalen Huskey is a 6-foot-1, 188-pound defensive back named First Team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) at Bowling Green in 2023. He started all 12 of Bowling Green's games last season, ranked third with 52 tackles (30 solo) and led the team with four interceptions and six pass breakups. According to Pro Football Focus, he was the fifth-highest rated cornerback in the Group of Five. Huskey is a native of Frederick, Md., and returns to Maryland as a rising junior. The defensive back attended Quince Orchard High School, leading them to a state championship in 2021 with a perfect 14-0 record.

Jalen Huskey
I chose Maryland because of the opportunity to come back home and play in front of my family and friends. Also, there are great opportunities to excel not only on the field but in the real world too.

Josh Kaltenberger

Offensive Line
6-6, 308, Gr.
(Purdue)

Josh Kaltenberger is a 6-foot-6, 308-pound fifth-year graduate transfer offensive lineman from Purdue. The Pittsburgh, Pa. native played 36 games for the Boilermakers from 2021-23 and started four during the 2023 season at center and right tackle as a dependable rotational piece. Kaltenberger received Academic All-Big Ten honors in each of the last three seasons.

I chose Maryland because I felt this team is family-oriented, the coaching staff is very knowledgeable and well-experienced at all levels, and all of the resources here are unmatched. I’m looking forward to this season because this team can accomplish so much and shock a lot of people if we have the right preparation, approach, and execution.

Gavin Marshall

Kicker
6-1, 193, R-So.
(Oklahoma)

Gavin Marshall is a 6-foot-1, 193-pound kicker from Frisco, Texas, and a redshirt sophomore who transferred from Oklahoma. He converted two extra point attempts this past season and handled kickoff duties in limited action. Marshall attended IMG Academy during his junior season and became the record holder for the longest field goal made, and most points scored in a single season in school history. He was also a five-star recruit in 2022 by Kohl’s Professional Camps.

Being from Texas, I didn’t know much about the Maryland area. I was pretty blown away by the campus and really enjoyed my time with Coach Locksley, Sumlin, Gattis, and others. This staff is top-notch and has been consistently winning games. This year has the makings to be special.

Bryce McFerson

Punter
6-2, 194, R-So.
(Notre Dame)

Bryce McFerson is a 6-foot-2, 194-pound punter who served as Notre Dame’s starter during the 2023 season. He booted 38 punts for the Irish and averaged 45.1 yards per kick. He connected on 13 punts of 50 yards or more and placed five punts inside the 20-yard line with just two touchbacks. McFerson is an Indian Trail, N.C. native and a redshirt sophomore. Before college, he was the top-ranked punter in the class of 2022 by 247 Sports.

I am very excited to play for Coach Locksley. He has built an amazing culture that I can’t wait to be a part of, and I really appreciate his higher calling and his faith. I am looking forward to playing under Coach JT (James Thomas), and I’m ready to do whatever I can to help our special teams be elite.

MJ Morris

Quarterback
6-1, 209, R-So.
(NC State)

MJ Morris is a 6-foot-1, 209-pound quarterback who played in nine games over the last two seasons for NC State with seven starts. He totaled 1,367 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and six interceptions while rushing for 103 yards and a touchdown. Morris was the first NC State true freshman to start at quarterback since Phillip Rivers in 2000. The Carrollton, Ga. native was ranked as the No. 5 dual-threat quarterback nationally in the class of 2022 by Rivals. He's a redshirt sophomore with three years of eligibility remaining.

I chose Maryland because of the culture and coaching staff we have here. It’s all about working here and developing us for the next level while also caring about me as a person. I’ve seen what Coach Locks and Coach Gattis have done with Taulia and other successful quarterbacks, and I wanted to be coached by the best.

Isaiah Wright

Offensive Line
6-4, 300, R-Jr.
(Buffalo)

Isaiah Wright is a 6-foot-4, 300-pound offensive lineman from the University at Buffalo. The North Plainfield, N.J. native is a redshirt junior who started 24 games for the Bulls at center and tackle from 2022-23. According to Pro Football Focus, Wright allowed just two sacks in 2023 and didn’t get flagged for a single penalty, helping Buffalo tie for third in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in the fewest sacks allowed. In 2022, he started all 13 games at left tackle and helped block for an offense that ranked top five in the conference in scoring offense (28.5), total offense (377.2) and passing offense (235.3) per game. Wright started his collegiate career at Rutgers, where he was a student-athlete from 2020-21, garnering Academic All-Big Ten honors.

The environment of the school and the program felt like home as soon as I stepped on campus. With such an incredible coaching staff and team, I knew it was the place for me!

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